Racing Victoria Stewards have today continued their inquiry into the reason for Headingley, ridden by Dean Holland, falling during Race 1 at Donald and District Racing Club on Monday, 24 April 2023. Headingley fell near the 300m mark in the 3YO Maiden Plate (1000m) and Time To Rumble (Alana Kelly),… Read More »
Racing Victoria stewards have received a report from RASL confirming that a prohibited substance has been detected in a blood sample collected from the Danny O’Brien trained racehorse, Coin Collector. The report relates to a pre-race blood sample taken from Coin Collector prior to the gelding competing in the Ladbroke… Read More »
Racing Victoria (RV), together with the Victoria Racing Club (VRC), have today announced the industry’s plan to set a new global safety benchmark for horses competing in the Spring Racing Carnival. The new safety measures, to be introduced this year, follow an extensive review into the rate of injuries sustained… Read More »
During a hearing before the Victorian Racing Tribunal on 25 February 2021, Racing Victoria Stewards withdrew charges laid against licensed trainer Richard Laming, assistant trainer Marnu Potgieter and stable employee MD Zeyaur Rahman. The charges related to the alleged or attempted stomach tubing of Jamaican Rain which was engaged to… Read More »
Racing Victoria has today provided an update on the progress of its International Injury Review which includes an overview of the key consideration areas being looked at to help minimise the occurrence of serious injuries among international horses. At present, there are two pieces of work currently being undertaken by… Read More »
On a busy opening morning of All-Star Mile nominations, inaugural winner Mystic Journey and a pair of Group 1 stars from the Lindsay Park stable were amongst the early entrants for the 2021 edition of the world’s richest mile race. Mystic Journey’s trainer Adam Trinder and the in-form Lindsay Park training team… Read More »
Racing Victoria has today announced changes to the biosecurity protocols in place in Victoria to allow for the safe continuation of racing and training during the COVID-19 pandemic. The protocols, which were developed in accordance with all current Government directives, guidelines and advice, have served to protect the health of… Read More »
Racing Victoria Stewards have issued seven charges against trainer Bryce Stanaway regarding his conduct during the race meeting at Bendigo Racecourse on Saturday, 17th October 2020 and in the subsequent days. Bryce Stanaway’s horse Moorabool was eased out of the eighth race in the home straight at Bendigo by its… Read More »
Racing Victoria has announced today that it is seeking national action on a whip reform in Australian thoroughbred racing prior to the end of year. Have Your Say 🗣: Should the whip stay or go? Comment below 👇 RV is of the view that a new framework is required to… Read More »
